Wheel Horse lawn tractors
Wheel Horse A-800
The Wheel Horse A-800 is a 1974 lawn tractor manufactured by Wheel Horse. It features an 8 hp Tecumseh VM80 305cc 1-cylinder gasoline engine with electric start and 12 volts. The transmission is a Peerless 648 belt-driven gear type with 3 forward and 1 reverse gears. It has two-wheel drive, manual steering, and an open operator station. The tractor includes a mid PTO with an independent clutch using a mechanical idler pulley. Electrical system is negative ground with a 12-volt battery. Attachments include a 32" mid-mount mower deck with 2 blades and manual lift, providing a cutting width of 32 inches (81 cm).
Power8 hp
Founded36" deck
ModelA-800
Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for Wheel Horse A-800
Power
| Clutch | mechanical idler pulley |
|---|---|
| PTO type | independent |
| Power Take-off (PTO) | Mid PTO |
Engine
| Type | gasoline |
|---|---|
| Model | Tecumseh VM80 |
| Power | 8 hp (6.0 kW) |
| Cooling | air-cooled vertical-shaft |
| Starter | electric |
| Cylinders | 1-cylinder |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.0625x2.5313 inches (78 x 64 mm) |
| Displacement | 305 cc (18.65 ci) |
| Starter volts | 12 |
Electrical
| Ground | negative |
|---|---|
| Battery volts | 12 |
Mechanical
| Drive | Two-wheel drive |
|---|---|
| Steering | Manual steering |
| Operator station | Open operator station |
Production
| Type | Lawn tractor |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Wheel Horse |
| Year introduced | 1974 |
Attachments
| Type | mid-mount Wheel Horse |
|---|---|
| Blades | 2-blade with manual lift |
| Mower deck | 32" mid-mount mower deck |
| Cutting width | 32 inches (81 cm) |
Transmission
| Type | belt-driven gear |
|---|---|
| Gears | 3 forward and 1 reverse |
| Model | Peerless 648 |
| Description | 3-speed gear |